Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys keep old western and country traditions alive. They're at Continental Club Feb. 18.

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys keep old western and country traditions alive. They're at Continental Club Feb. 18.

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Austin's Eric Johnson is a top-shelf guitarist whose latest finds him playing acoustically. He's at House of Blues Feb. 19.

Austin's Eric Johnson is a top-shelf guitarist whose latest finds him playing acoustically. He's at House of Blues Feb. 19.

Photo: Max Crace, Photographer

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Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman sometimes dresses his fragile songs up with strings and electronics. He's at White Oak Music Hall on Feb. 23.

Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman sometimes dresses his fragile songs up with strings and electronics. He's at White Oak Music Hall on Feb. 23.

Photo: Kristin Lidell, Fotograf/Photographer

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Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell hope to make America great again. The folk-rock duo known for "Horse With No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair" is at the Stafford Center on Feb. 23.

Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell hope to make America great again. The folk-rock duo known for "Horse With No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair" is at the Stafford Center on Feb. 23.

Photo: Ann Cutting

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Sting's "57th & 9th" is his first album in three years. He plays the Smart Financial Centre on Feb. 23.

Sting's "57th & 9th" is his first album in three years. He plays the Smart Financial Centre on Feb. 23.

Photo: BORIS ALLIN, Stringer

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Houston born singer-songwriter Tift Merritt should appeal to those who dig Lucinda Williams and Nanci Griffith. She's at the Dosey Doe on Feb. 23.

Houston born singer-songwriter Tift Merritt should appeal to those who dig Lucinda Williams and Nanci Griffith. She's at the Dosey Doe on Feb. 23.

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Valerie June works a dark and beautiful space between folk and blues. She's at the Heights Theater on March 1.

Valerie June works a dark and beautiful space between folk and blues. She's at the Heights Theater on March 1.

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The Lumineers' "Ho Hey" turned the folk trio into pop stars. They play the Smart Financial Centre on March 2.

The Lumineers' "Ho Hey" turned the folk trio into pop stars. They play the Smart Financial Centre on March 2.

Photo: Dualtone Music

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Colombian star Maluma released "Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy" last year. He plays Revention Music Center on March 3.

Colombian star Maluma released "Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy" last year. He plays Revention Music Center on March 3.

Photo: Rodrigo Varela, Getty Images

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Punk preservationists Green Day are at Toyota Center on March 5.

Punk preservationists Green Day are at Toyota Center on March 5.

Photo: BruceGilbert, FRE

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The Experience Hendrix Tour brings in the best guitar players from around the world to play Jimi's tunes. They congregate at Revention Music Center on March 11.

The Experience Hendrix Tour brings in the best guitar players from around the world to play Jimi's tunes. They congregate at Revention Music Center on March 11.

Photo: Ken Davidoff/Authentic Hendrix L, Handout

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Tony Bennett turned 90 this year. He still sounds amazing. He's at the Smart Financial Centre on March 14.

Tony Bennett turned 90 this year. He still sounds amazing. He's at the Smart Financial Centre on March 14.

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Eighties rocker Pat Benetar brings her best shot to House of Blues March 15.

Eighties rocker Pat Benetar brings her best shot to House of Blues March 15.

Photo: Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images

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The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience will feature video from the hit TV show to accompany Ramin Djawadi's music performed by an orchestra and choir. Expect cello. It's at Toyota Center March 17.

The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience will feature video from the hit TV show to accompany Ramin Djawadi's music performed by an orchestra and choir. Expect cello. It's at Toyota Center March 17.

Photo: HBO

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Pink Martini is a lounge act with a broad vocabulary that includes jazz, pop, Latin and classical music. They play Jones Hall March 17-19.

Pink Martini is a lounge act with a broad vocabulary that includes jazz, pop, Latin and classical music. They play Jones Hall March 17-19.

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Eighties Canadian metal band Anvil drops with a thud at White Oak Music Hall on March 23.

Eighties Canadian metal band Anvil drops with a thud at White Oak Music Hall on March 23.

Photo: Ross Halfin

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Sibling-led roots ensemble the Avett Brothers﻿ brings its high energy Americana to the Smart Financial Centre on March 31.

Sibling-led roots ensemble the Avett Brothers﻿ brings its high energy Americana to the Smart Financial Centre on March 31.

Photo: ONLINE_YES

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Glammy rock band Panic! at the Disco plays Toyota Center April 1.

Glammy rock band Panic! at the Disco plays Toyota Center April 1.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Despite the name, rock band Bastille hails from Britain. They play the Smart Financial Centre on April 6.

Despite the name, rock band Bastille hails from Britain. They play the Smart Financial Centre on April 6.

Photo: BERTRAND GUAY, AFP/Getty Images

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Steve Martin and Martin Short will bring music and comedy to the Smart Financial Centre on April 7.

Steve Martin and Martin Short will bring music and comedy to the Smart Financial Centre on April 7.

Photo: Barry Brecheisen / AP

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Ariana Grande goes pop at Toyota Center on April 8.

Ariana Grande goes pop at Toyota Center on April 8.

Photo: Slaven Vlasic, Getty Images For Macy's

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Wry singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III is a dynamic performer with just voice and guitar. He's at the Dosey Doe on April 14.

Wry singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III is a dynamic performer with just voice and guitar. He's at the Dosey Doe on April 14.

New Kids on the Block is again hanging tough. Their tour with Paul Abdul and Boyz II Men hits Toyota Cente ron May 20.

New Kids on the Block is again hanging tough. Their tour with Paul Abdul and Boyz II Men hits Toyota Cente ron May 20.

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Having done a tour for Pink Floyd's "The Wall," Roger Waters returns for a career-spanning show at Toyota Center on July 6.

Having done a tour for Pink Floyd's "The Wall," Roger Waters returns for a career-spanning show at Toyota Center on July 6.

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Teenage Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes played the Rodeo in 2016. He's at Toyota Center on July 22.

Teenage Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes played the Rodeo in 2016. He's at Toyota Center on July 22.

Photo: Steve Gonzales Steve Gonzales

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Coldplay, popular rock band. They'll play popular rock at NRG Stadium on August 25.

Coldplay, popular rock band. They'll play popular rock at NRG Stadium on August 25.

Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen, Getty Images

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Country music spouses Faith Hill and Tim McGraw play Toyota Center on Oct. 6.

Country music spouses Faith Hill and Tim McGraw play Toyota Center on Oct. 6.

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Pop/R&B dynamo Bruno Mars plays Toyota Center on October 24.

Pop/R&B dynamo Bruno Mars plays Toyota Center on October 24.

Photo: James Nielsen, Staff

Steve Winwood coming to Sugar Land

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Steve Winwood will perform at the Smart Financial Centre on Sept. 21. The show will be his first appearance in the area since he co-headlined a tour with Eric Clapton that stopped at the Toyota Center in 2009.

He'll have a deep song book from which to draw. Winwood got his start playing keys and singing in the Spencer Davis Group as a teen, a period that yielded the hit "Gimme Some Lovin'," in 1966. He started releasing albums with Traffic starting in 1967, taking a little detour with Clapton for the short-lived supergroup Blind Faith in 1969. He quit the band after the release of "When the Eagle Flies" in 1974.

"Steve Winwood" was released in 1977. By 1986 he was rolling in the dough thanks to the breakout album "Back in the High Life." He's slowed down his recording pace since then, having released just four albums since 1990.

A pre-sale starts today, with tickets for the general public going on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. More information here.